Cool MateMeaning of The smugness
A feeling of excessive pride or satisfaction in oneself.
In simple words: Being overly pleased with oneself.
The smugness in a sentence
- His smugness was evident when he bragged about his promotion.
- No one liked her smugness during the discussion about the project.
- His smugness after winning the game annoyed everyone around him.
- I could sense her smugness as she recounted her achievements.
- The smugness in his tone made it hard to take him seriously.
How to use The smugness
Use 'smugness' when discussing someone's self-satisfaction that is perceived as annoying. It's neutral, but context can make it seem negative.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun phrase
Memory hint
Think of a smug mug – a face that looks overly pleased.
Related words
Collocations with The smugness
- arrogant smugness
- smugness of victory
- smugness in demeanor
- exude smugness
- irritating smugness
Synonyms for The smugness
- self-satisfaction
- conceit
- complacency
- pride
- vanity
Common mistakes with The smugness
- Confused with 'smug', which is an adjective, not a noun.
- Overusing it in casual contexts where a simpler word might be better.
- Incorrectly using it in positive situations.
The smugness appears in
The smugness in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الرضا عن النفس المفرط
أن تكون راضيًا جدًا عن نفسك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অতিরিক্ত আত্মতৃপ্তি
নিজের ব্যাপারে অতিরিক্ত খুশি হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Die Selbstzufriedenheit
Wenn man mit sich selbst zu zufrieden ist.
- SpanishEspañol
La suficiencia
Estar demasiado contento contigo mismo.
- Persianفارسی
خودپسندی
یه جور حس رضایت زیاد از خودت که انگار از بقیه بهتری.
- FrenchFrançais
Le suffisance
Être trop content de soi.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अभिमान
खुद से बहुत ज़्यादा खुश होना।
- ItalianItaliano
La sufficienza
Essere troppo compiaciuti di se stessi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
A arrogância
Estar excessivamente satisfeito consigo mesmo.
- RussianРусский
Самодовольство
Быть слишком довольным собой.
- Urduاردو
غرور، خودپسندی
خود سے حد سے زیادہ خوش ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
得意洋洋的样子
对自己太满意了。
More phrases like The smugness
- Pride
- GoodA1
of high quality or an acceptable standard
- Did you get a good look
Asking someone if they saw something clearly or in detail.
- That's all
A phrase indicating the completion of something.
- Oh man
An expression conveying surprise, frustration, or disappointment.
- HomeA1
the house or flat that you live in, especially with your family
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Frequently asked questions about The smugness
What does The smugness mean?
Being overly pleased with oneself.
What is the definition of The smugness?
A feeling of excessive pride or satisfaction in oneself.
How do you use The smugness in a sentence?
His smugness was evident when he bragged about his promotion.
Can you give another example of The smugness?
No one liked her smugness during the discussion about the project.
What are synonyms for The smugness?
Common alternatives include self-satisfaction, conceit, complacency, pride, vanity.
What words go with The smugness?
It commonly pairs with arrogant smugness, smugness of victory, smugness in demeanor, exude smugness, irritating smugness.
What are common mistakes when using The smugness?
Confused with 'smug', which is an adjective, not a noun. Overusing it in casual contexts where a simpler word might be better. Incorrectly using it in positive situations.
How do you pronounce The smugness?
US: //ˈsmʌɡ.nəs//, UK: //ˈsmʌɡ.nəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use The smugness?
Use 'smugness' when discussing someone's self-satisfaction that is perceived as annoying. It's neutral, but context can make it seem negative.